[Added 1-17-2005 by Ord. No. 05-03]
There is hereby created a Recreation Commission for the Village of Pleasant Prairie.
[Amended 2-4-2008 by Ord. No. 08-06]
The Recreation Commission shall consist of seven members, appointed by the Village President. The members shall be citizens of recognized experience and qualifications. All appointments to the Recreation Commission shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Village Clerk. The Village President shall also appoint two alternate members of the Recreation Commission who shall attend all meetings, hearings and other proceedings of the Recreation Commission. The first alternate member shall vote whenever any regular member is absent or has a conflict of interest. The second alternate member shall vote whenever two or more regular members are absent or have a conflict of interest or whenever one regular member and the first alternate member are absent or have a conflict of interest. The Village Board may authorize members of said Commission to be compensated for their expenses not to exceed $20 per meeting.
[Amended 2-4-2008 by Ord. No. 08-06]
A. 
The members of the initial Recreation Commission appointed by the Village President pursuant to this article shall be appointed, respectively, for terms of either one or two years. Annually thereafter (beginning in 2005) and prior to May 1, the Village President shall appoint four members one year and three members the following year for a two-year term. Any vacancy on the Recreation Commission may be filled by a Village Trustee for the balance of the term of the former member, or the Village President may appoint a new Recreation Commission member to serve the balance of the term of the former member.
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The alternate members of the Recreation Commission shall serve a one-year term which shall commence upon their appointment and shall end on the following April 30. Annually thereafter and prior to May 1, the Village President shall appoint each alternate member for a one-year term.
[Amended 11-7-2011 by Ord. No. 11-33; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
Any Recreation Commissioner who during his/her term does not attend three consecutive meetings shall automatically become eligible to forfeit his/her seat, which will be vacated for appointment of another Recreation Commissioner by the Village President.
The Recreation Commission shall elect officers, which will include a Chair, whose duty is to facilitate the meetings; a Vice Chair, who will facilitate meetings in the absence of the Chair; and a Secretary, who will keep all correspondence. Elections for Recreation Commission officers shall be held annually at the first meeting in May.
[Amended 11-16-2009 by Ord. No. 09-57; 5-16-2011 by Ord. No. 11-15; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
Meetings shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Village President, the Recreation Commission Chair or a majority of the full Commission and shall be open to the public.
Four members shall constitute a quorum, but all actions shall require approval of a majority of the full Commission, except a motion to adjourn.
A written record shall be kept showing all actions taken, resolutions, findings, determinations, transactions, and recommendations made, and a copy of such record shall be filed with the Village Clerk as a public record.
The Recreation Commission shall have such powers as may be necessary to enable it to perform its functions and duties and promote recreational planning. Such powers shall include the following and all others granted by the Village Board:
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To make recommendations to the Village Board on items concerning recreational activities and facilities.
The Recreation Commission shall have the following functions and duties:
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To ensure the quality of life for all members of the community by facilitating the acquisition, development and preservation of recreational facilities in an orderly and uniform process.
B. 
Upon the request of the Village Board, to make recommendations to the Village Board regarding the operation of recreational programs and activities and development of recreational facilities.
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Upon the request of the Village Board, to review and update Chapter 242, Parks and Recreation, of this Code concerning standards for recreational activities.
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To consider and report or recommend on all matters referred to the Recreation Commission.
The Village Board, having final authority thereon, may refer to the Recreation Commission for its consideration and report, before final action is taken, the following matters:
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Location, design and naming of any recreational facilities.
B. 
Acquisition, acceptance, extension, lease, sale, or abandonment of any Village recreational facility.
C. 
All proposed or requested changes and amendments to Chapter 242, Parks and Recreation, of this Code.